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Provision of a Scanning Electron Microscope

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

16 Sep 2021 at 10:51

Award Notice
Tender

18 Dec 2020 at 15:53

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Southampton has initiated a procurement process for the "Provision of a Scanning Electron Microscope," aimed at enhancing research capabilities in its Chemistry building. The procurement is classified under the main category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, and the method employed is an open procedure. The tender was published on 18 December 2020, and the tender period concluded on 16 February 2021. This contract is valued at £800,000, with an anticipated delivery address in Southampton (SO17 1BJ). The contract is scheduled to commence on 30 June 2021 and will last until 29 June 2023.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses in the scientific equipment sector, particularly those specialising in laboratory and precision instruments. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as they may fulfil the requirements outlined in the tender documents. Interested suppliers can access these specifications by registering on the University’s e-tendering portal. With a budget of up to £800,000, this is an excellent opportunity for businesses looking to expand their market presence in academic and research settings.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of a Scanning Electron Microscope

Notice Description

The University of Southampton wishes to purchase a Scanning Electron Microscope for research purposes in it's Chemistry building. Full details of the requirements can be found in the File 4 specification. Access to documents is by way of registration on our e-tendering portal: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofsouthampton/aspx/Home

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d2856e0e-96c9-4eea-9099-3851a927a1af
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c625530-3445-4f61-9a4a-2fcaf7280046
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£666,176 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Feb 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jul 20214 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2021 - 31 Aug 2023 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO17 1BJ
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Portswood
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Test

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CARL ZEISS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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